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Lime Hazelnut Zingers

"The tangy lime and mellow hazelnut flavors are a unique combination that sets these apart from other cutout cookies," writes Karen Morrell, Canby, Oregon. "After baking and cooling them, you can keep the cookies in the freezer until decorating...or bake, frost and eat the same day. They won't last long!"

24 ServingsPrep: 25 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min. + cooling

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup lime juice
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup finely chopped hazelnuts
FROSTING:
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 drops green food coloring, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the lime juice, peel and
vanilla. Gradually add flour. Stir in hazelnuts. Cover and
refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness.
Cut with a 2-in. cookie cutter dipped in flour. Place 1 in. apart on
ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly
browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
In a small bowl, combine the frosting ingredients; beat until smooth.

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Lime Hazelnut Zingers (continued)

Directions (continued)

Transfer to a resealable plastic bag. Cut a small hole in a corner
of the bag; drizzle frosting over cookies. Store in the refrigerator
in an airtight container. Yield: 4 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 177 calories, 11 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 24 mg cholesterol, 88 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.